Overflow
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Overflow
noun
verb
- To flow over the brim of (a container).
"The river overflowed the levee."
- To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
"The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes."
- To cause an overflow.
- To flow over the edge of a container.
"The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward."
- To exceed limits or capacity.
"The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases."
Anagrams of Overflow
Letter Values
o1
v4
e1
r1
f4
l1
o1
w4
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Overflow"
Overflow is a 8-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Overflow" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "overflow" is a high-scoring word.